The Digital Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Think about the beginning of your working life: how did you find your first job? Was it for a friend or family member? Maybe you worked someplace you visited often? Perhaps you interned at a friend’s parent company. Whether you realized as a fresh-faced teenager or not, all of these opportunities are reliant on a […] The post How To Build Your Professional Network As A Project Manager appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

True fact: a lot of people don’t understand the Agile Manifesto, and therefore they don’t understand agile. It doesn’t help that there’s a huge amount of variance in what people who think they are “agile” are doing. Some think that it’s working in two-week timeboxes, having a daily stand-up, or working off a Trello board. […] The post How To Best Apply The Agile Manifesto To Deliver Digital Projects appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Have you ever been asked to create a project plan for a new project in under 30-minutes? How about when the ask comes from a c-level executive and it’s 4:30 pm on a Friday? This has happened to me. While this ask would stop most project managers in their tracks, I pressed ahead because I […] The post How To Use Smartsheet For Project Management: Expert Tips & Tricks appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How important is it for you to get the results you are looking for when you go on Google? It is equally important for your team to find digital assets within your Digital Asset Management (DAM) library when they search for content. That is why I thought you might be interested in learning more about […] The post DAM Tagging Best Practices appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Everything you need to know about Sprint Retrospectives; Learn what a sprint retrospective is, the difference between sprint retrospectives and sprint reviews, plus discover 5 quick sprint retrospective ideas that will transform your next sprint retrospective meeting! The post Sprint Retrospectives: How To Make Them Effective and Fun appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 30, 2023

Freelancing as a project manager has never been a more viable option, but it can be hard to know where to start. So we’ll make this easy—start here! The post How To Launch Your Dream Freelance Project Management Career appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 24, 2023

In my previous company, we hired a project manager to handle a complex new venture, one that would involve multiple stakeholders from across the organization. He got started and was saying all the right things about how to manage a project and get people going, however, there was one problem—he didn’t know who was responsible […] The post How To Create A RACI Chart: What Project Managers Need To Know appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 24, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, knowing how much your peers get paid is critical. If you don’t know the going rate for your job title, you can’t be sure you’re being paid you’re actually worth—and project managers in particular are worth a lot. We’re running our annual salary survey again for 2023, with the goal of […] The post The 2023 DPM Salary Survey Is Now Open!

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 16, 2023

Agile is a mindset and there is no such thing as “doing agile.” The agile mindset is based on the Agile Manifesto, which reads: We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through this work we have come to value: Individuals and interactions over processes and toolsWorking […]. The post The 5 Scrum Events Or Ceremonies: The Ultimate In Depth Guide appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 6, 2023

Do you know the difference between planning a lunch with a friend and planning a wedding? Then you are on your way to knowing the difference between tasks and projects. Projects contain a multitude of tasks that need to be organized and managed effectively. Knowing when to use task or project management to accomplish your […]. The post Task Management Vs Project Management: 3 Top Differences appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When it comes to managing projects, there are a variety of different applications that can be used. Almost 74% of project managers use two to five project management applications to get work done. Understanding what they are used for and why they are important can help you become a more effective and efficient project manager. […]. The post What Is A Project Management Application?

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The Digital Project Manager

DECEMBER 16, 2022

What is the project life cycle? Is it even relevant these days? Sure, agile complicates things a little bit, but the project life cycle is still a useful way to think about projects. Regardless of what project management methodology or framework you’re using, every project follows the same life cycle. The project life cycle guides […]. The post What Is The Project Life Cycle: The 5 Phases & Why It’s Still Important appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A sprint review is like show-and-tell from your elementary school days, but it boosts your productivity and makes you the hero of the development team. It doesn’t operate on its own though. The technique is part of the project management Scrum framework, which is a modern way to rethink your approach to digital projects. Making […]. The post How To Really Run A Simple Sprint Review Meeting For Digital Projects appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Some years ago, you could say “Scrum is agile” and ask “is agile Scrum?”. Now we know there is more flesh on the bones. At this moment there are more than fifty known and less known agile approaches, frameworks, or methods available. Agile is so much more than a single methodology—in fact, you could argue […]. The post 41 Comprehensive Agile Methodologies For Project Managers To Know appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In 2021, there were nearly 800,000 project managers in the United States. Many of them focus on enterprise project management, which involves handling many complex projects at the same time. If you’re looking to make a big project management career move, enterprise project management may be a natural next step. We put together this guide […]. The post What Does An Enterprise Project Manager Make?

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The Digital Project Manager

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Who are the project management influencers and brightest minds shaping the industry today? Which influential thinkers and top strategists should you be following during this unprecedented time of change and upheaval in the industry (and in the economy at large)? If you want to stay on top of the latest in project management and related […]. The post Top 81 Project Management Influencers To Keep Up With In 2022 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Without accompanying project objectives, projects aren’t really projects at all—there’s nothing to work towards, no metrics or key performance indicators (KPIs) to shoot for, no way to know whether you’ve accomplished what you set out to do. I’ve typically seen discussions about SMART project objectives go like this: Client: I want more leads and better […].

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For the past 8 years, I have taught an introductory project management course at a local university in Southwestern Ontario. In the first class of every semester, I usually ask students two questions: As the average demographic for my class is usually 20-23 years of age, it is expected that the majority of students have […]. The post 4 Superpowers Project Managers Don’t Have & What You Actually Need appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Managing resources in business is essential to maintaining high productivity levels and ensuring efficient utilization of materials. Simply put, you need resource management to succeed in any business. But how do you implement a process to keep resources in line? That’s where resource management software comes in. In this article, we’ll explain what resource management […].

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

If you don’t get started on the right foot, your project team and project success are already at risk. That could be this entire article, summed up in that one sentence. Kickoff meetings are essential. Kickoff meetings need to be done well. If not, you erode trust instantly and at the most vulnerable moment in […]. The post How To Be A Leader During The Project Kickoff: Expert Tips & Process appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Chances are, if you’re considering a career in business, you’ve come across the terms “business analyst” and “project manager.” But what’s the difference between the two? And which one should you aim for? In this post, we’ll break down the key differences between business analysts and project managers, so you can make an informed decision […].

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When it comes to the craft of digital project management, there are some core skills that are always the first to surface. There are technical skills and hard skills like risk management, earned value management, project planning, estimation, and maintaining project documentation. Then there are the requisite soft skills like leadership, negotiation, crisis management, and […].

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Over half of workers waste several hours on unproductive tasks that could otherwise be automated, according to a work study by monday.com. Common features of resource management software include automation capabilities that help support project managers in reducing these types of tasks. So why are so many companies wasting money on resources when there are […].

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If you’re not already using mind mapping techniques, you’re missing out on some amazing benefits. Mind mapping has been shown to improve productivity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. But don’t take my word for it—the data speaks for itself. In this article, we’ll explore some of the benefits of mind mapping that have been backed up […].

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Collaboration seems like one of those words that is ubiquitous lately. Lots of folks talking about it but perhaps not a lot of folks doing it or doing it effectively. It’s hard to collaborate. Anyone remember that university group project with competing personalities, and at least one boat anchor who wouldn’t meet deadlines or pull […].

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It was early 2000. The much-dreaded Y2K problem had just passed us without much trouble. In those days, I was working for an IT services company. Our company had just started an initiative to upgrade the Enterprise Project Management Methodology (EPMM) in accordance with the CMM L5 model. At that time, our company was a […]. The post How To Easily Choose The Right Enterprise Project Management Methodology appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 20, 2022

One thing I hear from rapidly growing organizations is that growing pains are “a good problem to have”. And, certainly, I can get on board with that perspective given that businesses who are enjoying exponential growth are among the minority. But from my experience working in organizations that were in rapid growth mode, it’s also […]. The post 6 Ways To Stop Burnout In Project Teams (& PMs) As Orgs Scale appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Resource management is a critical part of project management, and of running a successful business. Your organization has finite resources, such as facility, staff members, materials (or products), and even time. Managing those resources may be relatively easy when you’re a small organization, but as your company grows, you may find resource management software helps […].

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Project managers have a lot of responsibilities on their plate. The job can be quite demanding, from ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget to ensuring that all stakeholders are happy. One of the most important tools at a project manager’s disposal is mind mapping. Mind mapping can help organize thoughts and […]. The post 4 Useful Mind Mapping Techniques For Project Managers appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Project managers are a rare breed. When the U.S. federal government sat down to simply describe the duties of a project manager, the document turned into a 188-page book. Learning how to set up a project management dashboard is one of those challenges, but it’s totally worth doing. The time, effort, and money you can […]. The post How To Set Up A Project Management Dashboard The Right Way appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 27, 2022

A significant component of optimizing business performance is spending your money well. The money you save is a form of profit. Why use resource management software to reach your goals? It’s what many successful companies use to make important hiring decisions, reduce worker downtime, and respond to shifts in product or service demand. Adapting your […].

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Microsoft OneNote is the underrecognized superhero of a project manager’s world. Many people tend to overlook the product for what they feel are flashier note taking tools, like EverNote, Notion, or Clickup. While all three are solid products, OneNote is often ignored as it is a freebie included with every Microsoft Office 365 account. As […].

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The Digital Project Manager

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The weekend has come and gone. You slept in, socialized with your peeps, and maybe even indulged a little too much (not so good for you) food and drink. These are just a few behavioral changes occurring on the weekend that are scientifically proven reasons why Mondays are the most disliked day of the week. […]. The post How To Use Monday.com For Project Management: Expert Tips & Tricks appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

At this point it’s safe to say that just about everyone working in the digital space is working remotely at least some of the time. For project managers, this presents some unique challenges. How can you stay synced with your team if you can’t meet them in person? How can you ensure your team is […]. The post 12 Remote Project Management Best Practices & Strategies For 2022 appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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The Digital Project Manager

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

According to recent reports, there are currently 2.13 million full-time employees in the UK project management sector, with the profession generating £156.5 billion GVA annually, and there are an estimated 8.7 to 11 million project managers in North America. This means the competition for roles is extremely high across both locations. Nowadays, project managers are […].

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The Digital Project Manager

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The post What Is Project Management? Everything You Need To Know appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This free project scheduling software review covers 10 tools and all the info you need: pros and cons, pricing, features, integrations, and screenshots to help you choose something that fits your needs. The post 10 Best Free Project Scheduling Software For PMs [2021] appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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